RACHEL CATHERINE ADAMS

1004 BITTING ST. APT. G GREENSBORO, NC 27403 731.217.2017 RACHCADAMS@GMAIL.COM

EDUCATION
Master of Education in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education (SPAHE)
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
May
2016
Relevant Coursework: Academic Advising and Retention, Helping Relationships, Career Systems in
Higher Education, Student Development Theory, Educational Research Methods
Relevant Group Work: Consulting Project, Office of Career Services at Bennett College: Strategic
review of the career center at Bennett College
Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies-Organizational Leadership
The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN; GPA: 3.38, Cum Laude
Senior Thesis: The Importance of Community Service in College

December 2013

HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

Intern, Veterans Resource Center (VRC)
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
(18,000+ undergraduates, public institution)

Assist in campus-wide program planning for VRC and Student Veterans Association (SVA)
Collaborate with UNCG Registrars Office to learn about GI Bill and Veteran Benefits
Conduct state-wide benchmarking for VRC to locate best practices used in Veteran Affairs

Residential Leadership and Education Coordinator (ACUHO-I Intern)

Webster University, St. Louis, MO
2015
(5,000+ students, private institution)

Fall 2015

Summer

Assist with planning and presenting student staff training for 21 Resident Assistants, 4 Desk
Managers, and 25 Desk Attendants
Create assessment materials for Resident Assistant (RA) training; identify trends and concerns
Prepare materials for and monitor online modules for online RA training sessions
Present RA Training sessions titled Community Building and Life in a Fishbowl: Social Media
Training
Formulate, monitor, and manage RA Training budget of ~$5000
Plan, implement, and evaluate leadership training for Residential Housing Association (RHA)
Executive Board
Plan big picture department program planning for RHA, Welcome Home Week, and departmentalwide programs
Serve in Professional Staff On-Call rotation for up to 200 summer residents

Graduate Assistant, SPAHE Program

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro

August 2014-Present

RACHEL CATHERINE ADAMS

1004 BITTING ST. APT. G GREENSBORO, NC 27403 731.217.2017 RACHCADAMS@GMAIL.COM

Coordinate committees for on-campus interview days and provide administrative support for

on-campus interview days

Conduct research for program benchmarking
Manage the development of the SPAHE newsletter for current students and alumni
Serve as the point of contact for up to 40 prospective students for on-campus interview days, as well as

for students interested in the Higher Education Masters and Doctoral programs
Create SPAHE program handbook which includes curriculum information, registration information,

and student services information

Function as Editorial Assistant for Fall 2015 edition of The Journal of College and University

Student Housing (JCUSH)

Assist faculty member in research project on Transformation in Higher Education

Student Assistant, Office of Student Services

University of Memphis-Lambuth Campus, Jackson, TN
(900+ students, public institution)

Nov 2012-Dec 2013

Create advertisements and marketing materials for on-campus and community events
Assist in planning for and organizing on-campus and community events
Maintain confidentiality of student records during, and outside of, daily work
Manage several office tasks: answering calls, responding to walk-in requests, filing, and supervisor
expectations
Conduct tours for prospective students and assist them in learning campus environment and culture
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Learning Partner, Service Trip, Paralyzed Veterans of America
Office of Leadership & Service Learning, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
SPARK Student Relations Committee, Co-Chair
HESA Mentor Committee, Member
Careers in Student Affairs Conference Registration Committee, Co-Chair
2014

Spring 2015

Fall 2014-Spring 2015

Fall 2014
Fall

CONFERENCES ATTENDED
Pathways to Achieving Civic Engagement (PACE) Conference, Attendee, Elon University, Burlington,
NC, 2015
Careers in Student Affairs Conference, Attendee, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro,
Greensboro, NC, 2014
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Trained, Green Zone Training, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC, 2015
Certified, Career Specialist Training, The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro,
NC, 2014
SKILLS
Computer Skills

RACHEL CATHERINE ADAMS

1004 BITTING ST. APT. G GREENSBORO, NC 27403 731.217.2017 RACHCADAMS@GMAIL.COM

Social Media (Facebook, Instagram ,LinkedIn, Twitter)

Online Platforms (Banner, Blackboard, Canvas)
Microsoft (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher)